Sacred Texts & Prayers

Du'a · Qewl · Beyt — prayers and sacred hymns of the Êzîdî people

Qewl are the sacred hymns of the Êzîdî people, passed down orally from generation to generation over centuries. Beyt are religious poems and verses, and Du'a are prayers for everyday life and special occasions. Here you can read them in the original with translations and source references. Learn more about the Qewl tradition

For everyday life

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